Technical Project Manager
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary (USD):
$64 to $70 per hour
Start Date:
10.28.2024
One of our well known Financial Services clients is looking for a talented Technical Project Manager to join their team! As a Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of driving strategic initiatives that shape our business. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our technology, operations, and customer experience.
You will lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.
This role is hybrid 3 days per week in Lone Tree, CO (Denver, CO) or Austin, TX.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Complex Projects: Oversee large-scale projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders, from product launches to system integrations.
- Deliver Results: Ensure projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget, while meeting or exceeding defined business objectives.
- Agile Expertise: Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver projects using Scrum methodologies.
- Strategic Thinking: Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that align with our business goals.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in a complex environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum.
- Expertise in project management tools and techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions.
- A passion for innovation and a desire to drive positive change.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or PMI-ACP certification.
- Experience in the financial services industry.
- Knowledge of JIRA or Confluence.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $64 to $70 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
Are you ready to join a prestigious financial services firm that prioritizes client success and innovation? Our client is a leading provider of investment and wealth management services, known for its commitment to transparency, integrity, and personalized advice. With a focus on empowering clients to achieve their financial goals, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Join us in our mission to help individuals and families build a brighter financial future.
Other Requirements
Freelancing long-term with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:
– You’re paid weekly
– Subsidized health and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)
– Paid Sick Leave for all US and Canada talent
– Access to Fidelity 401(k) with company match
– Access to FSA Program (pre-tax payment toward bus or train passes, etc.)
– Direct deposit for your paycheck
– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)
– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/
– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your contract to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)